Old Pentridge Prison

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:prison
gptkbp:architect gptkb:James_Barnet
gptkbp:architectural_style Victorian architecture
gptkbp:area approximately 40 acres
gptkbp:art_installations featured in redevelopment
gptkbp:artifacts historical artifacts preserved
gptkbp:associated_with Australian crime history
gptkbp:capacity approximately 1,000 inmates
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1997
gptkbp:closure_type overcrowding and modernization needs
gptkbp:community_engagement involved in local events
gptkbp:community_events hosted in surrounding areas
gptkbp:community_reactions mixed feelings about redevelopment
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired films and books
gptkbp:cultural_references mentioned in songs and literature
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:House
gptkbp:demolished_parts some buildings demolished
gptkbp:environmental_impact considered in redevelopment plans
gptkbp:famous_escapes multiple escape attempts recorded
gptkbp:famous_event 1970s riots
gptkbp:filming_location used in various films
gptkbp:fledging_period 1972 escape by inmates
gptkbp:ghost_tours offered to the public
gptkbp:governor gptkb:John_Thomas
gptkbp:heritage_listing gptkb:Victorian_Heritage_Register
gptkbp:historical_significance Australian penal history
gptkbp:historical_tours available for educational purposes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Old Pentridge Prison
gptkbp:local_government involved in redevelopment discussions
gptkbp:local_legends associated with ghost stories
gptkbp:location Pentridge, Victoria, Australia
gptkbp:media_coverage frequent in news and documentaries
gptkbp:notable_feature solitary confinement cells
gptkbp:notable_inmate gptkb:Chopper_Read
gptkb:Mark_'_Chopper'_Read
varied over the years
rehabilitation programs offered
gptkbp:opened 1851
gptkbp:original_design Victorian Gothic architecture
gptkbp:prison_legacy remains a significant part of local history
gptkbp:prison_type state prison
gptkbp:public_access limited due to safety concerns
gptkbp:public_interest high due to history
gptkbp:public_perception varies on its historical significance.
gptkbp:renovation ongoing
include preserving historical elements
gptkbp:renowned_for harsh conditions
gptkbp:security_features high walls and guard towers
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts visitors interested in history
gptkbp:type maximum security prison
gptkbp:visitors limited access
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Moreland_City
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8